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Anxiety,stress and worry is breaking me

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Hi everyone I hope your feeling well. Is it possibly to have anxiety that makes

you stop enjoying things you love. I panic and have anxiety all the time. At night I can't sleep. And my apatite isn't the same. And I'm thinking of taken Zoloft. Does it work. Please help.

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moises602

Before u try any meds u should try other things like excersise and living ur life no matter how u feel and read this book called at life atlast its so helpfull

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Hawaii2012 in reply to moises602

Thank you moises

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hamble99b

have you seen your gp and discussed things with them? don't try and manage alone.

there are many different medications that your gp can consider and he/she can access other agencies such as counselling, support groups, etc...

please consider making a gp appointment.

regards,

hamble.

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Hawaii2012 in reply to hamble99b

Yes he said my health is fine. But sometimes I worry if he missed something and then the worries happen, anxiety etc. I need to get well

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hamble99b

what about your anxiety, panic and poor appetite? what did gp say?

I'm off to bed now, will check in tomorrow night.

regards,

h.

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Hawaii2012

Thank you have a restful night.

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Petita

Hello there. As others mentioned there are many ways to help try and manage your anxiety that are not necessarily medicine. Try doing meditation, yoga, walking, etc to try and clear your mind. Anxiety can most definitely prevent you from enjoying the things you love, but you can love them again if you change your habits a bit and begin to manage the anxiety. I hope you are able to rest tonight.

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Hawaii2012 in reply to Petita

Thank you

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nanjak320

There absolutely is help for anxiety. Anxiety affects sleep, appetite, causes excessive worry, problems concentrating, as well as restlessness. Medication does help, as do behavioral interventions. Seek out professional help. You will get better! Anxiety and panic feel terrible, but CANNOT kill you or harm you physically. Good luck.

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Hawaii2012 in reply to nanjak320

Thank you

Sadley yes.i am faceing the same issue at present.i am allowed to use a light dose of valium but no way.i find music helps.and as much as i sweat here during winter when i go for a walk with anxiety i still go.do u spend all day bye your self.that compounds the problem..imy wife works to the piint i never see here.so we are both stuck alone. I find the problem with our illness if we need medication its all extremly addictive which is why i dont touch it.have been addicted before

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idawmn

I currently have a constant suffocation feeling 24/7 that has been going on 15 weeks now. After getting physical stuff ruled out I am now seeing a therapist. I have a healthy appetite but cannot sleep despite me feeling that nothing is bothering me. My anxiety came out of nowhere. I currently take 1 mg of Ativan a night to at least get sleep. When I tried no sleep aid many times, I couldn't sleep. This is not something I want to be on for the rest of my life either. I'm hoping to get my problem resolved through therapy. I also have an appointment to see a meds doctor about the possibility of a med. just waiting to see what he has to say before I make any decision about that.

I'm outside quite a bit despite the suffocation feeling, tightness in chest at times and head in fog. I'm out for walks, go shopping, read, out for breakfast or lunch. I think happy thoughts. Unfortunately suffocation feeling still there so I can't really enjoy myself.

Maybe a first step is to get set up with a therapist. Good luck.

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